Clerodendrum quadriloculare (Starburst, Fireworks, Winter Starburst, Shooting Star, Firecracker Bush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Clerodendrum |
| Species | quadriloculare |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Philippines, New Guinea and the South Pacific Islands. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-6.7) - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-50 |
| Height | 3-4.5 m |
| Spread | 3-4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated from semi-hardwood stem cuttings; planting in mist at 20°C, rooting will occur within 2-3 weeks. |
| Cultivation | Flowers best in full sun and tolerates a wide variety of soils. |
| Habitat | Found along roads and disturbed areas, managed forests and urban areas. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are evergreen and alternately arranged. They are elliptical, dark green with light green and cream streaks on top and purple underneath, and are 15-20 cm long. |
| Flower Description | White-cream with light purple flowers that grow 7-10 cm long in a tubular form. |
| Fruit Description | Round, purple berries. |
Photographs
Clerodendrum quadriloculare 'Brandonii'